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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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Cuda340
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Default First Impressions

Well, I have had my 2009 SRT for one week now. The weather has been bad but I have still gotten in a little driving. I have nothing negative to report. Everything has been great. The fit, paint and overall quality of the car has exceeded my expectations. Also, the road mag reviews were right on the money with the handling and power. Outstanding!

I have been pleasantly suprised by the exhaust tone on the automatic. The suitcase muffler has a straight through design with no baffles. It produces a nice deep growl under throttle. No need to replace it.

In regard to the interior, I like the dash- very functional- and the passenger compartment is extremely roomy. The leather/suade SRT seats are very comfortable, and the built-in heaters are welcome in the cold Northeast. The back seat, as expected, is difficult to enter, especially from the driver's side.

One thing to get used to is the limited side visibility due to the C pillars and the short windows and windshield. Driving the Challenger makes you feel you are in a chopped roadster.

A big plus with the car is the huge trunk. Under a pull-up flap is the battery (on the right), the small center wheel well (with no wheel or tire) and the air pump kit (on the left).

So far, I have purchased the following items:

Covercraft Weathershield HP car cover
Car cover cable & lock
Challenger Door sills
Challenger Carpet Mat
Gorilla Guard Wheel Locks
Ravelco Anti-Theft Device
Locking Gas Cap
Window VIN Etching Kit
Assorted Meguiars products
Dri-Car Wash (for winter)
Wheel boot
SRT shirts
Diecast Model of 2009 SRT

Future Purchases:

Oil Catch Can
Racing Pedals
Billet SRT Hood Emblem

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